been offered a yearly lease on a 3/4 acre stream fed lake, completely wild and untouched.
there are carvings on trees stating various weights of carp and the year they were caught.
ive seen fish in the upper layers and id say there are 4/5 carp over 20lb.
just wanted everyone else's opinion weather this would be a good investment, i plan on starting a membership ticket for the lake charging per season.
there are carvings on trees stating various weights of carp and the year they were caught.
ive seen fish in the upper layers and id say there are 4/5 carp over 20lb.
just wanted everyone else's opinion weather this would be a good investment, i plan on starting a membership ticket for the lake charging per season.
In reply to Post #1
Sounds the part but a couple of things spring to mind in that what might be the case with Lutra in that area and, nit picky as it might seem, do anglers carving into living trees really respect nature?
Sounds the part but a couple of things spring to mind in that what might be the case with Lutra in that area and, nit picky as it might seem, do anglers carving into living trees really respect nature?
In reply to Post #2
could say the same about sticking sharp bits of metal into living things mouths and dragging them out of their natural habitat for sport.....
could say the same about sticking sharp bits of metal into living things mouths and dragging them out of their natural habitat for sport.....
In reply to Post #3
Pin***** holes inside the lip don't leave a large,visible and permanent scar.
They say "take only memories, leave only footprints" but knock yourself out,it ain't my money, just my opinion. 👍
Pin***** holes inside the lip don't leave a large,visible and permanent scar.
They say "take only memories, leave only footprints" but knock yourself out,it ain't my money, just my opinion. 👍
In reply to Post #1
If its in or near the west midlands, then probably, but I think it depends on many things, if you are looking at it being a good investment financially then it will be no doubt be a lot of hard work involving a lot of up front expense to do it correctly, but it can be done. If you're looking to make a few quid on the side with minimal effort again possible but I would suspect in this scenario it would be more hassle than it's worth. Had you thought about getting a few like minded friends together and having a proper syndicate, sharing costs and decisions and having your own private lake.
Good luck though we need all the carp fisheries we can get in the West Midlands.
If its in or near the west midlands, then probably, but I think it depends on many things, if you are looking at it being a good investment financially then it will be no doubt be a lot of hard work involving a lot of up front expense to do it correctly, but it can be done. If you're looking to make a few quid on the side with minimal effort again possible but I would suspect in this scenario it would be more hassle than it's worth. Had you thought about getting a few like minded friends together and having a proper syndicate, sharing costs and decisions and having your own private lake.
Good luck though we need all the carp fisheries we can get in the West Midlands.
In reply to Post #5
the bonus of it is that its 10 mins from my house, in a very quiet setting, me and 2 others are looking at splitting the cost/work.
the first season will only have enough members to cover the cost and will be like minded people who want to discover the true stock in the lake.
its one of those too good to pass up opportunities but i am still hesitant.
the bonus of it is that its 10 mins from my house, in a very quiet setting, me and 2 others are looking at splitting the cost/work.
the first season will only have enough members to cover the cost and will be like minded people who want to discover the true stock in the lake.
its one of those too good to pass up opportunities but i am still hesitant.
If its a cheap enough lease why not, I wouldn't consider much more than a pennypot rent though at 3/4 of an acre.
In reply to Post #6
You know what they say... It's better to regret doing something than to look back and regret not doing it.... Not exactly my experience of life but in this situation I would go for it.
You know what they say... It's better to regret doing something than to look back and regret not doing it.... Not exactly my experience of life but in this situation I would go for it.
In reply to Post #8
yes, my exact mindset.
yes, my exact mindset.
I would go for it,to be honest,how many lifetime opportunities are you going to get ?
Lutra lutra is always going to be an issue,so I'd be looking at a decent chicken wire ,so called budget fencing protection,incorporating a double strand electric wire ,solar trickle charger..I'd not be thinking 'it can't happen to me'..
I have lost so many beautiful and wonderful places ,due to tourism and super rich people pushing out the locals ,you'd be mad not to get involved,the worst that can happen is you will get emotionally involved and love the place..(I manage three small fisheries,I only allow decent like minded anglers to fish ,soon as the word 'platforms'..'bait boats' 'spombing'..and wraps are in the mix or conversation..)..I get twitchy,so not the sort I'd want on the waters, my point is,you can control the type of member..
Fencing ,fencing...that would be in my mindset end of..
Good luck,go for it..
Lutra lutra is always going to be an issue,so I'd be looking at a decent chicken wire ,so called budget fencing protection,incorporating a double strand electric wire ,solar trickle charger..I'd not be thinking 'it can't happen to me'..
I have lost so many beautiful and wonderful places ,due to tourism and super rich people pushing out the locals ,you'd be mad not to get involved,the worst that can happen is you will get emotionally involved and love the place..(I manage three small fisheries,I only allow decent like minded anglers to fish ,soon as the word 'platforms'..'bait boats' 'spombing'..and wraps are in the mix or conversation..)..I get twitchy,so not the sort I'd want on the waters, my point is,you can control the type of member..
Fencing ,fencing...that would be in my mindset end of..
Good luck,go for it..
In reply to Post #9
Are the 2 others reliable
Be strict but fair
Are the 2 others reliable
Be strict but fair
In reply to Post #11
one is my brother, second best man at my wedding
fingers crossed they wont screw me over haha,
one is my brother, second best man at my wedding
fingers crossed they wont screw me over haha,
In reply to Post #12
That's good,
No time bandits either
That's good,
No time bandits either
In reply to Post #1
It's always lovely to have your own bit of water but it's not necessarily a good investment.
You will always put more in, and hopefully you will get the same level of commitment from the other two partners, but I have seen the flip side.
Plenty of info out there if you need additional help, but ultimately it's going to be you doing all the graft.
It's always lovely to have your own bit of water but it's not necessarily a good investment.
You will always put more in, and hopefully you will get the same level of commitment from the other two partners, but I have seen the flip side.
Plenty of info out there if you need additional help, but ultimately it's going to be you doing all the graft.
In reply to Post #1
Take it on, if alls good and a long term lease is possible, think fence.
Also be v aware that poachers will turn up sooner or later.
They found a v remote syndicate in deepest norfolk I was a member of , so be vigilant.
Good luck!
Take it on, if alls good and a long term lease is possible, think fence.
Also be v aware that poachers will turn up sooner or later.
They found a v remote syndicate in deepest norfolk I was a member of , so be vigilant.
Good luck!